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News|Articles|August 25, 2026
Fromm Family Foods recalls 2 wet dog food pâtés over potential metal contamination
Author(s)Justin Louis, Content Producer
Fact checked by: Yasmeen Qahwash
The company pulled its Turkey Pâté and Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté wet foods after receiving complaints of metal in the product, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
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Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled 2 wet dog food pâtés after receiving complaints of metal contamination.1 The recall covers Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté, according to the recall notice posted to the FDA's website on August 21, 2026.
What's affected
The recall covers 3852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food (12.2-oz cans, UPC 072705118700, lot EP2A3306 551006) and 1973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté (12.5-oz cans, UPC 072705132324, lot EP2A3306 551029), both carrying a best-by date of March 20, 2029.1
Fromm, based in Mequon, Wisconsin, distributed the products to neighborhood pet stores and online retailers in the United States and Canada. The company has not specified which states or provinces received the affected lots.
Why it matters clinically
Fromm said dogs that ingest metal may show "choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or stomach discomfort."1 The notice also lists mouth and gastrointestinal tract lacerations, gastrointestinal upset, partial blockage, and potential intestinal obstruction as risks of the metal contamination. No illnesses or injuries had been reported as of the recall date.
What to do
Owners who have either product on hand should stop feeding it immediately; check the UPC, lot number, and best-by date against the recalled codes; and return the product to their retailer.1
Fromm is directing questions to 1-800-325-6331 from Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM CT, or to info@frommfamily.com. Practices should advise clients to bring in any dog that shows the symptoms listed above after eating the recalled product.
References
- Fromm Family Foods voluntarily recalls Turkey Pâté Wet Food for Dogs and Diner Classic Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Food for Dogs due to potential metal contamination. News release. FDA. August 21, 2026. Accessed August 25, 2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromm-family-foods-voluntarily-recalls-turkey-pate-wet-food-dogs-and-diner-classic-milos-meatloaf
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